Assistant Designer

J. Jill • Quincy, MA

12d

About The Position

Assists the Design team through all phases of seasonal development.Communicates and partners with overseas vendors and internal cross functional team members through all development stages.

Requirements

• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Web PDM or equivalent a plus
• Basic patternmaking and garment construction
• Basic knowledge of fabric qualities for the garment industry
• Creativity and flexibility
• Positive attitude and collaborative
• Detail oriented
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field strongly preferred
• 1+ years of related experience.
• Periods of time sitting and standing, working at a desk and on a computer.
• Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required

Responsibilities

• Communicates with domestic and overseas vendors to ensure that all requests, changes, updates, etc. are handled in a quick, concise, and thoughtful manner.
• Researches, develops, tracks, and approves all design trim for each collection within a season.
• Sketches all seasonal designs in Adobe Illustrator, enters all style information into PLM and makes revisions and corrections when necessary.
• Communicates seasonal brand right trend ideas through market shopping, internet, and print media research.
• Organizes all style and trim information for reference and easy access.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
• Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle.
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level